adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
alkalinounUS /ˈælkəlaɪ/
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
BEACHnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
blast-lamps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
muskeg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
pleasure-seeking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
ploughsnounUS /plaʊz/
plural of “plough” — a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading From daybreak until dusk fell, hoarse shouts, the clank of rails, the beat of heavy hammers filled his ears, and often the uproar did not stop at dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the most part, his life had been strenuous and the crowds he knew were rude.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When a soft muskeg swallowed the new track, he must watch, by the flaring blast-lamps, noisy ploughs throw showers of gravel from the ballast cars.
wind-swept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
WINNIPEGnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINNIPEG BEACH Lister went to the opera with his hosts and was moved by the music and the feeling that he was one of a careless, pleasure-seeking crowd.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His home was a bare shack, sometimes built on the wind-swept alkali plains, and sometimes in the tangled woods.
